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Melende Family History

Melende Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Melendy, Melendez, Menendez, Melander, Melena, Mende, Merenda, Melone

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Where is the Melende family from?

You can see how Melende families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melende family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melende family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Melende's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Melende families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melende surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Melende. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melende census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 29 immigration records available for the last name Melende. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Melende. For the veterans among your Melende ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melende lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Melende life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Melende in 1963 was 76, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melende ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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